Delhi: FIR registered against unknown people in AIIMS fire incident

FIR was lodged by unknown people by the Delhi Police for negligence in the fire incident at AIIMS on Sunday. The fire broke out on Saturday in the hospital and caused extensive damages to the first, second and third floor of the PC Block.

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Sunday registered an FIR against unidentified persons for alleged negligence in the AIIMS fire incident.

The FIR was registered under Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code (endangering life).

The fire broke out on Saturday in the hospital and caused extensive damages to the first, second and third floor of the PC Block.

"As per Delhi Fire Services and AIIMS Fire Division, the fire at Teaching Block of AIIMS, New Delhi has been put off completely. There has been no loss or damage to life," read a statement from the hospital.

Kejriwal, who was accompanied by his deputy Manish Sisodia, also visited the site where the fire broke out.

"Visited AIIMS where fire incident took place yesterday. Fortunately, no life lost due to swift action taken by AIIMS authorities. Delhi Fire Service personnel worked hard to bring fire under control," Kejriwal said and appreciated the authorities.

"Investigations going on to ascertain reasons of fire," he tweeted.

The police investigation in the case is underway.

• Visited AIIMS where fire incident took place yesterday. Fortunately, no life lost due to swift action taken by AIIMS authorities. Delhi Fire Service personnel worked hard to bring fire under control. Investigations going on to ascertain reasons of fire

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  Visited AIIMS where fire incident took place yesterday. Fortunately, no life lost due to swift action taken by AIIMS authorities. Delhi Fire Service personnel worked hard to bring fire under control. Investigations going on to ascertain reasons of fire

  — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 18, 2019

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  Visited AIIMS where fire incident took place yesterday. Fortunately, no life lost due to swift action taken by AIIMS authorities. Delhi Fire Service personnel worked hard to bring fire under control. Investigations going on to ascertain reasons of fire

  — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 18, 2019

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